In Formulating the Vision Vision for Coastal Area About 100 years ago, the Kawasaki coastal area was created by Soichiro - The Ideal Image of Kawasaki Coastal Area - Asano, the pioneer of entrepreneurs, through landfilling projects and corporate invitations and has made great strides in the post-war high economic growth period by supporting the Japanese economy. After that, in the process of experiencing the hollowing out of industry due to environmental issues and globalization, the entire area, mainly compa- nies, has repeatedly replaced the old with the new and has progressively advanced the R&D function and accumulation of logistics facilities. At present, efforts to strengthen the competitiveness of key industries and business collaborations utilizing the strength of an industrial complex have emerged. In addition, the Tonomachi International Strategic Base, King Skyfront, was formed, and efforts using hydrogen were developed. The movement to create new industries is also accelerating. For the sustainable development of the Kawasaki coastal area even in the continued turbulent world and aiming not only to support citizen services and employment as the center of the creation of a strong indus- trial city but also to become a global model area as an industrial base, we have formulated Vision For Coastal Area looking ahead 30 years with various related parties, including companies, this time. In the Vision, as the ideal image in 30 years that the Kawasaki coastal area is aiming for, industries that realize the affluence are in full play as required in a new era and an area where diverse human resources and cultures resonate by utilizing the climate of the Kawasaki coastal area were set. However, it is not possible to realize an attractive area by only setting up the vision. In order to achieve the ideal, it is essential that all people involved in the coastal area share the vision, cooperate in its realization, and make every effort under their respective roles. Let’s work together toward the realization of the Kawasaki coastal area that will continue to shine 30 years from now. Kawasaki City Mayor : Norihiko Fukuda Coastal Area International Strategy Headquarters, Coastal Area Projects Promotion Department TEL : 044-200-0524 Email : [email protected] (Issued March 2018) The Ideal Image of Kawasaki Coastal Area in 30 Years In a district abundant with intelligence and creativity, new values will be continu- ously created through innovative technol- ogies, products and services by industries that are in full play to realize the affluence of a matured society. The area will become the pride of the working people and citizens as a highly receptive area where working, living, and learning are integrated, and where diverse human resources and cultures resonate. putting new ideas into shape In this area, people with new ideas will gather from all over the Comfortable traffic world. Cutting-edge research and development and social imple- Through improvement of new means of accessibility, the area will mentations will be carried out, ideas will be put into shape, and become a place to where people commute and gather comfort- new values will be created one after another. And the value will ably. spread to surrounding areas. Creating Japan's largest added value in Japan Tokyo metropolitan’s disaster-protection area By establishing a strong lifeline, social infrastructure, and cooper- By replacing of the old with the new at the industrial complex ative system of all parties related to the coastal area, the area that has supported this area, the key industries will become will become a secure place for working people and citizens highly functional and smarter, realize environmental harmony, where their lives are protected. In addition, as a major energy and create the highest added-value in Japan. base, the area will be the pivot for protecting the Tokyo metro- politan area in case of a disaster. ※This graphic is a bird’s-eye view of the image of the Kawasaki coastal area in 30 years. Realizing zero emission Cool and exciting coastal area To contribute to the international community, industries harmo- When more and more people learn about the developments of nized with the environment will develop new raw materials and the coastal area and its transition into an active and creative new materials, spread utilization of clean energy and realize low cultural zone, the area will be better known as a “cool and carbon/zero emission throughout the area. exciting” place, and a site for the citizens of Kawasaki to be proud of. Hub where people, goods, and information come and go Area to impro ve oneself Pleasant area for work By improving the functionality of logistics to meet the various needs of The coastal area will become an integrated system of cutting-edge Companies and research institutes located in this area will enjoy a pleasant and land, marine and air transportation, the area will strengthen its role as an R&D personnel and highly technical human resources supporting comfortable working environment where their employees can eat, drink, interact important domestic and international hub where people, goods, and Japan. Simply coming here to work in this district is stimulating and with each other and spend leisure time close to their workplaces. People will be information come and go. people will be provided with multiple opportunities to learn happy to work here because they can live close to their workplace and have diverse from the basics to applications when improving their careers. schedules for a work-life balance. Background and Purpose of Vision Formulation History of Kawasaki Coastal Area Developed as one of Japan’s leading industrial zones due to rapid growth in Background and Purpose of Vision Formulation the number of business establishments, and product shipment value (100illion yen) Number of business Product shipment value establishments (100illion yen) Formation of the Keihin Coastal Area(1900-1950s) 【Global Situation】 【Local Situation (in Japan)】 ● Economic shift to Asia, population growth, and aging ● Shrinking working-age population, population con- ● Global warming countermeasures and change in energy balance centration in the Tokyo metropolitan area ● Industrial revolution and technological innovation, including AI ● Nationwide efforts toward reduction of CO2 emis- Driving of the high economic growth(1950-1970s) and IoT sions ● Revolution of transportation means triggered by the spread of ● Shorter travel owing to maglev Shinkansen EVs The entire district was changed to become an area where industry and Efforts to solve environmental problems(1960-1990s) environment are in harmony. 【Current State of Kawasaki Coastal Area】 ● The industrial structure undergoes a major transformation, such as the overseas transfer of manufacturing functions to other coun- tries accompanying globalization. ● Aging of facilities that have been in production since the high-growth period are aging. Industry hollowing-out(1990s) ● Formation of King Skyfront, an international strategic base for life science etc, where the hydrogen projects are progressing, and Coastal area in the 1950s Current coastal area new growth industries are emerging. ● Accompanying the growth in logistics/distribution, there is an increase in constructions of large-scale logistics facilities and upgrad- ing of the port function. Empty factory lots became the bases for life science/environment and R&D Regeneration of the Coastal Area(1990-2000s) institutions accumulated. The ideal image of the coastal area looking ahead 30 years, the strategy for its realiza- Formation of new bases and creation of new industries (2000s‒today) tion, and the direction of efforts are shown herewith in order to sustainably develop the Kawasaki coastal area. The Kawasaki coastal area will play a central role in the creation of a strong industrial city, as a district where industries and the environment Current State of Coastal Area are highly harmonized, to drive the future growth in Japan. Haneda Airport Basic Data of Kawasaki Coastal Area Haneda (Source: Created form the Economic Census) Keikyu Daishi Line continuous connecting road Area Approx. 2,800 ha Method of Vision Formulation three-dimensional intersection Tonomachi Number of business Approx. 2,300 establishments Suzukichou Rather than the method for considering the solutions to individual issues that are currently Kawasaki Kojimachou Number of employees Approx. 59,000 station faced and building up the whole, the vision was formulated using the back-casting method to set and share the future image of the coastal area looking ahead 30 years and then to Yakou Ukishimachou consider realization measures. Urban area ・ The industries are active, and the whole area is vital. Shiohama Oil industry cluster ・ Equipment is updated, and there is no unused land. NationalTamagawa Route 357 Tunnel Vitality of Future ・ There are optimum facilities (functions) in optimum Ikegami Chidorichou Coastal Area Image locations for revitalization of the whole area, and a syn- ergistic effect is created. Asanochou Odasakae Steel industry ・ There are houses for working people, and the area is cluster Mizuechou The measures crowded and lively. necessary for Higashi OugijimaEnergy Mizue Line facilities cluster Minamiwatarida realization are Ukishima first phase area considered. Promotion of full-scale land use ・ Corporate activity is declining, and the vitality of the Improvement of Route 357 Scenario to be aimed area is lost. Ougimachi Present Logistics facilities